CUPROUS CHLORIDE
MSDS Number: C5949 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Copper (1) chloride; copper monochloride
CAS No.: 7758-89-6
Molecular Weight: 99.00
Chemical Formula: CuCl
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
1862
Mallinckrodt:
4860
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Copper Chloride 7758-89-6 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to respiratory tract, symptoms may include coughing, sore
throat, and shortness of breath. May result in ulceration and perforation
of respiratory tract. When heated, this compound may give off copper fume,
which can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, including chills and
stuffiness of the head.
Ingestion:
May cause burning pain in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Hemorrhagic
gastritis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, metallic taste, and diarrhea
may occur. If vomiting does not occur immediately systemic copper poisoning
may occur. Symptoms may include capillary damage, headache, cold sweat,
weak pulse, kidney and liver damage, central nervous excitation followed by
depression, jaundice, convulsions, blood effects, paralysis and coma. Death
may occur from shock or renal failure.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Some individuals may develop copper
allergies.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, pain, discoloration and damage. May cause
conjunctivitis, ulceration or clouding of the cornea.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or
repeated exposure to dusts of copper salts may cause discoloration of the
skin or hair, blood and liver damage, ulceration and perforation of the
nasal septum, runny nose, metallic taste, and atrophic changes and
irritation of the mucous membranes.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, impaired liver, kidney, or
pulmonary function, glucose 6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, or
pre-existing Wilson's disease may be more susceptible to the effects of
this material.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then immediately
flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a
physician.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Reactions with imcompatibles may
pose an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Water spray may
be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people
away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as
specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container
for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. US
Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water
and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US
Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions
listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
1 mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts & mists as Cu
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
1 mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts & mists as Cu
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be
worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use
concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece dust/mist respirator may
be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or
splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
0.62g/100 ml water.
Specific Gravity:
4.14
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
1490C (2714F)
Melting Point:
430C (806F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
0.975 @ 546C (1015F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Turns green on
exposure to moist air. Turns brown on exposure to light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of the contained metal and halogen, possibly also free, or ionic
halogen.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Potassium, acetylene, hydrazine, and nitromethane. Reacts violently with
lithium nitride and heat.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture, light, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 140 mg/kg; Inhalation mouse LC50: 1008 mg/m3; investigated
as a mutagen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is not expected to biodegrade.
When released into the soil, this material is not expected to evaporate
significantly. When released into water, this material is not expected to
biodegrade. When released into water, this material is not expected to
evaporate significantly.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: RQ, COPPER CHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2802
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 110LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: COPPER CHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2802
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 110LB
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) No No No Copper compo
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2Z
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician
immediately. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician. In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then
immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a
physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
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